Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Azalealand Nursing Home
Azalealand Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Azalealand Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Azalealand Nursing Home
Azalealand Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Azalealand Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Georgia
Distinguished as the only family-owned and operated nursing facility in Savannah, Azalealand has been serving patients since 1974. With the goal of supporting each resident in achieving the highest degree of independence possible, the staff at Azalealand strives to build deep connections with their patients by promising dependability and professionalism. It offers an exhaustive list of medical and rehabilitation services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, wound management, therapy (physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory), tube feeds, ostomy care, diabetes treatment, and post-surgical assistance.
This Medicare-accepted facility offers private and semi-private rooms inclusive of room and board, meals, nursing services, walkers and wheelchairs, activities, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance services, and social services. The activities are curated by the community’s Activity Director based on residents’ interests to encourage a holistic and speedy recovery.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
107
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
72%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Occupancy rate
72%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$9.9M
Surplus of revenue
$69.7K
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$9,919,514.00
Surplus of revenue
$69,736.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.5M
107-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
9 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 48 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
January 7, 2017
Additional licensing details
County:
CHATHAM
Ownership & operating entity
Azalealand Nursing Home is administrated by Ms DEBORAH ORNE.
Inspection History
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
33 visits/inspections
Georgia average: 15 visits/inspections
Comparison Chart
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89.70
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2/5
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1
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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25
MURRAY, CHRIS
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1
Azalealand Nursing Home
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
107
No
A+
48
ORNE, DEBORAH
72.0%
$9,919,514.00
$4,406,098.00
44.4%
75.20
3/5
3.3956
3/5
2/5
3/5
-
Signature HealthCARE of Savannah
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Savannah
120
No
-
67
CASEY, RHONDA
94.4%
$11,608,186.00
$3,824,806.00
32.9%
111.90
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2.4144
2/5
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1
Riverview Health & Rehab Center
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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No
-
5
RIVERVIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, INC.
52.9%
$17,423,552.00
$7,214,720.00
41.4%
156.40
1/5
2.8173
1/5
1/5
2/5
1
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4.6 miles from city center
2040 Colonial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
127
Total Staff
105
Employees
22
Contractors
29,194
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 7.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 6.9 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 6.7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
106 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,417 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8
Nurse Aide in Training: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 58 | 0 | 58 | 14,735 | 91 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 8 | 33 | 6,124 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,478 | 90 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,387 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 969 | 89 | 98% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 1 | 3 | 623 | 61 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 567 | 76 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 461 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 449 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 448 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 60 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 421 | 64 | 70% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 404 | 52 | 57% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 262 | 37 | 41% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 209 | 40 | 44% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 143 | 32 | 35% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 14 | 15% | 3.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 7 | 8% | 3.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2020 – Nov 2024)
2
Inspections
6
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Infection Control
1
17% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
17% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
6
Complaint Investigations
0
State Comparison (GA)
Avg Citations (State)
16.6
This Facility: 6
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2024 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Nursing Services | F0726 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Nov 07, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Jan 09, 2020 | D | Care Planning | F0635 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
70
Total Residents
Medicare
11
(15.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
30
(42.9%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
29
(41.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
10.2
Score
Near average
State avg: 10.3
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
14.0
Score
20% better than avg
State avg: 17.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
12.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
6.8%
Urinary Tract Infection
3.6%
Depressive Symptoms
3.2%
Falls with Major Injury
4.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.6%
Antipsychotic Use
12.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
18.2%
Influenza Vaccine
98.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
9.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
11.4%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.4%
21% better than avg
State: 80.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
5.9%
170% worse than avg
State: 2.2%
Influenza Vaccine
98.2%
26% better than avg
State: 78.2%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care Services Program
Georgia Medicaid CCSP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics: High rural demand; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Respite Care Program
Georgia NFCSP Respite
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- GA Specifics: Focus on metro and rural balance.
- Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Home and Community Services (HCS)
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
- Asset Limits: Not specified; need-based.
- GA Specifics: Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Georgia Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- GA Specifics: Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Georgia Medicaid PACE
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics: Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- GA Specifics: ~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics: Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics: ~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
- Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.
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Georgia Medicaid CCSP
Community Care Services Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
GA Specifics:High rural demand; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), respite (240 hours/year), meals.
Georgia NFCSP Respite
Respite Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Georgia resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- GA Specifics:Focus on metro and rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home aide (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$75/day), facility stay (up to 5 days).
Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)
Home and Community Services (HCS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.
- Asset Limits:Not specified; need-based.
- GA Specifics:Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), homemaker, adult day care ($80/day), respite (~5 days/year).
Georgia Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- GA Specifics:Three tiers; entitlement benefit.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Georgia Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Georgia resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics:Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- GA Specifics:~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program
SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.
- Income Limits (2025):~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics:Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), case management, adult day health ($80/day), respite (limited).
Georgia Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- GA Specifics:~$20-$489/month based on facility type.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$20-$489/month) for room/board in personal care homes.
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